Driver-PACE (Riverside)

The PACE Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe transportation to participants in a timely and competent manner, communicating important information to the multidisciplinary team, and maintaining confidentiality and respect for participants' rights and privacy.

Requirements

• Operate a 12-passenger bus safely in accordance with traffic laws and Neighborhood's policies.
• Transport participants to and from the day center, medical facilities, and other scheduled outings.
• Assist participants in boarding and exiting the vehicle safely, including those using mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle.
• Report any incidents, accidents, or participant concerns to appropriate staff promptly.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with participants, caregivers, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect participants' rights and privacy.
• Participate in training and meetings as required.
• Provides transportation for passengers in a timely and competent manner which ensures patient and participant satisfaction and retention;
• Escorts patients to and from buildings when necessary
• Reports participant or caregiver requests for changes in drop-off or pick-up locations
• Follows established schedules and makes necessary adjustments to meet unanticipated changes;
• Determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes while considering the needs of participants and requirements of clinic and therapies and maintains narrative of route
• Carries or assists one-person transfers of participants to and from vehicles and inside vehicles
• Inspects and ensures vehicles are maintained to a clean and safe condition and gas tank filled each night;
• Notifies appropriate supervisor of maintenance or repair needs
• Maintains standard records, (e.g., logs of passengers and miles driven, service records, gasoline purchases)
• Promptly reports to appropriate staff regarding participant-related concerns noted in home or on the bus;
• Writes progress notes for documentation
• Delivers medications and other supplies to participants
• Follows all safety guidelines and standards;
• Attends safety in-services and offers guidance or assistance to staff working in an unsafe manner
• Reports accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately
• Follows proper infection control procedures and maintain supply of emergency clean up kits

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Two plus weeks of vacation
• Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing
• Sick/Personal time
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k)
• optional Health and Wellness events